Assistant/Associate Professor (Clinical), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal and Fetal Medicine ( C2-240222

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Position Description

The McGill University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical) based at the Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH) of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). The professorial rank will be determined according to the candidate’s qualifications and experience. This will be a three-year, renewable Contract Academic Staff appointment and does not confer eligibility for tenure.

The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), one of the world’s foremost academic health centers, is the flagship teaching hospital affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of Canada’s internationally renowned McGill University, located in the vibrant and multicultural city of Montreal.

Building on the tradition of medical leadership of its founding hospitals, the MUHC provides exceptional multidisciplinary patient-centric care; it continues to shape the course of adult and pediatric medicine by attracting clinical and research expertise from around the world and training the next generation of medical professionals.

Situated in the heart of downtown Montreal, one of the most cosmopolitan and diverse cities in North America, McGill University campus is located at the edge of splendid Mount Royal. McGill’s Medical/Doctoral program is consistently rated the top in Canada and comes within the top 50 universities in the World.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will join the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM), which comprises subspecialists who care for mothers and unborn fetuses with complex pregnancy related conditions, offering tertiary and quaternary care for patients from across a wide referral area. Our specialists conduct consultations, diagnostic procedures and perform fetal therapies and interventions. We collaboratively manage women with chronic illnesses with other hospital specialist services. Our division members have special expertise in many fields—including ultrasound, prenatal diagnosis, prenatal genetics, preterm labor, multiple gestations, and perinatal infectious diseases.

The successful candidate will be a member of the McGill University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Division of Maternal and Fetal Medicine at the Royal Victoria Hospital, McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). They will participate in the on-call schedule, provide consultation, and manage women with high risk pregnancies.

The successful candidate is expected to perform clinical duties and attend departmental and division meetings. The successful candidate will also be expected to be actively involved in all aspects of McGill’s academic mission (i.e., research, teaching, supervision of students and residents, and involvement in academic and administrative committees).

McGill faculty members are expected to contribute to service activities within their units, the University, and the wider scholarly community. A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is also expected.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Candidates must:

• Hold an MD degree (or equivalent), or be eligible for, licensure in the province of Quebec;
• Have completed subspecialty training in Maternal Fetal Medicine and be eligible for competency-based certification by the Collège des médecins du Québec or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent);
• Have a strong and demonstrable interest in research (i.e., clinical, basic science, and education) and/or in innovation;
• Formal training in Maternal and Fetal medicine, as well as in medical education, research, or management will be an asset;
• Bilingual language skills to practice medicine in Quebec. Candidates should be able to interact in English and in French with patients, families, and health care professionals.

Faculty/Department/Unit: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Employee Type: Contract Academic Staff ('Academic Contractual')
Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor
Salary: Remuneration will be according to Quebec health care fee schedule
Job Status: Full-time

Posting Period: 60 days from date of posting
The following supporting documents are required:

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae;
• Names and contact information of three referees.

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McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

L’Université McGill est une institution de langue anglaise dans laquelle la majorité des activités d’enseignement et de recherche s’effectuent en langue anglaise, rendant essentielle l’utilisation de l’anglais pour la communication orale et écrite.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures . Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected] .

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.